Level 3 Awards in Training Assessment and Quality Assurance

The course is for those who assess both occupational competence. You will need to have a Level 3 qualification in your area of expertise, or at least 5 years' experience in your occupational area.

There are 2 Awards to complete in order to qualify as a qualified assessor.

Award 1 is a knowledge unit, which will be delivered during the 4 classroom training sessions. Award 2 is made up of competency-based units. To achieve these units you will be required to work with a minimum of two learners who are working towards an NVQ/work-based qualification.

You will build a portfolio of evidence, which shows you have an understanding of assessment principles and practices and have supported your learners by planning and carrying out assessments, observing, setting questions/assignments and giving feedback. You will be allocated an assessor who will provide you with 1:1 support both in and out of the workplace.